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Buttermilk Pancakes

To beat the crowds at a local breakfast diner, I used to get up bright and early at 9 AM on Saturday, which is basically dawn if you are a night owl, and make a beeline for their pancakes. They were simple: browned, fluffy, a little buttery, with berries and maple syrup on the side. Now my wallet is happier because I can make a very close version at home, without waiting for a table or paying $18 for flour, eggs, and syrup.

Total
about 35 minutes
Makes
8 to 10 pancakes
Stack of buttermilk pancakes with butter, raspberries, blueberries, and maple syrup

Recipe

Buttermilk Pancakes

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
about 35 minutes
Makes
8 to 10 pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

To serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the dry ingredients

    Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the wet ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy, not smooth. If it feels too thick to spread slightly in the pan, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more buttermilk.

  4. 4

    Rest the batter

    Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat the pan

    Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter or neutral oil.

  6. 6

    Cook the first side

    Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on top and the edges look set.

  7. 7

    Flip and finish

    Flip once and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, blueberries, and raspberries.

Estimated nutrition

Per serving (1 of 10)

Calories
131 kcal
Protein
3.6 g
Carbs
18.1 g
Fat
4.8 g

Calculated from the listed amounts. Optional or unmeasured additions are excluded; brands, substitutions, and cooking losses can change the result.

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